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At six in the evening, inside an interrogation room on the third floor of the precinct.The captain narrowed his eyes at Carlson’s mother. “Are you certain he stayed home until past one a.m. last night?”The woman sat in the metal chair, her legs shaking nonstop, her face ashen. “I’m sure. Carlson didn’t leave until after one.”The captain stared at her coldly. “Are you really sure?”…In another interrogation room, the stepfather glanced up at the interrogator before dropping his gaze again. “I don’t know. I was asleep by then.”“You never even saw Carlson when he got home?” The officer frowned and pressed him.“We don’t get along,” the stepfather shook his head. “I didn’t want to see him, and my wife didn’t wake me.”The officer fell quiet for a moment, his tone grim. “You need to understand how serious this case is. There was a home invasion at Sage’s apartment last night. Her boyfriend was struck three times in the head with a hard object. He could die any minute. The victim’s fat
Chapter 260
“Bro, I can’t put it into words.” Carlson’s voice shook. “There are no cameras in Sage’s apartment building. I took only dark back alleys last night, and there’s no witness who can confirm exactly when I got there or left. Do you get it?”“If you’re innocent, what are you scared of? Let the police investigate!”“I’m a special-status resident with a prior record. I’m broke, scraping by at the bottom. Every single detail lines up with the robbery suspect’s profile.” Carlson spread his hands. “This is a trap, bro. Sage set me up. All the evidence points straight to me.”“Sage set you up?!”“She called me first and told me to come over, but when I showed up at the apartment, she was gone. Mercer was badly hurt on scene, and every clue works against me. What else could this be?” Twelve years locked up had taught him how these criminal investigations work. “If I walk into the precinct now, I’ll never be able to talk my way out of it.”“Then what are you gonna do?” His cousin pressed him.“L
Chapter 259
By noon the following day.Carlson woke earlier than usual, gobbled down a hasty meal, hopped on his tricycle and headed straight for the secondhand flea market.Over the past few weeks he’d saved more than three hundred bucks, most of it earned driving Sage around. He planned to buy a bigger used tricycle and weld a new canopy onto it. When the rush comes after Phoenix Entertainment City shuts down late at night, he could take more short-haul fares and return his cousin’s vehicle sooner.A little past one p.m., Carlson stood inside the market and pointed at a blue used tricycle. “What’s the lowest price you’ll let it go for?”“Three hundred and fifty, no haggling.” The shop owner slouched in his chair and replied.Carlson mentally tallied the cash in his pocket. “Two hundred and eighty, if I’m serious about buying.”“Buddy, this bike’s seventy percent new.” The owner looked troubled and gestured toward the frame. “Pop the cover open and see for yourself. The protective film on the ba
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“Ms. Sage.” Carlson glanced at the screen, confused. “Why are you calling me from this number?”“This is my backup line.” Sage’s voice was soft. “Are you free right now?”“What’s wrong?”“Come pick me up at my place. I need to go out to handle something.”“Sure.” Carlson swallowed a cold multigrain bun in one big gulp, his tone eager. “I’m heading over now?”“Yeah, come right away. Take me to Southmu District. I’ll pay you fifty bucks for the ride.” Sage instructed quietly. “Head straight upstairs when you get here, Room 709.”“Can I get into the building?”“There’s no security on duty downstairs this late. Just come in.”“Alright.” Carlson nodded. “I’ll call you if I can’t find your place.”“No need to call. Come straight up and help me carry a few bags.”“Got it, see you soon.”“See you.”The call ended. Carlson rubbed his frozen palms, pulled on his windproof knit hat, and climbed out from the back canopy of his tricycle.He’d closed up the stall early tonight and missed out on som
Chapter 257
“I will carry out a full evaluation of the pharmaceutical plant project and deliver a comprehensive professional investment report to your mother.” The middle-aged man kept both hands flat against his thighs and bowed. “I ask for your full cooperation.”“Bullshit, I’m cooperating with nothing!”Mercer spat the curse and turned, walking straight out of the office.……Minutes later, Mercer stormed into his car. Not caring whether his mother was asleep, he dialed her number directly.Dozens of seconds passed before his mother’s weary voice came through. “What is it, son?”“Who sent this watchdog to audit my firm? What the hell is this about?” Mercer feared his father, but held no fear for his mother. How submissive he was around his father, so willful he became in front of her.“This was your father’s decision.”“What is he even trying to do?” Mercer raised his voice sharply.“Your father believes you lack sound judgment on this pharmaceutical plant project. He asked me to bring in a pro
Chapter 256
“Pay attention, we’re in a meeting.” The Third Young Master pulled on a smile. “Did you catch everything we just went over?”“Yeah, yeah.” Theodore’s eyes stayed glued to his phone screen as he replied offhandedly. “You set the direction, we handle the execution details. We’ve already laid the groundwork at the Pharmaceutical Authority and Central Bureau. Once the project gets the green light, the approvals will come through right away.”“Any other suggestions?” the Third Young Master pressed.“None. We move forward with your plan.” Theodore shook his head.“Good, this is our tentative path. Pull together as a group and get this project off the ground fast.” The Third Young Master stood up, his voice strong as he rallied them. “Once the pharmaceutical plant is built, I guarantee each of you will clear an eight-figure profit every year.”……A dozen minutes later, the rest dispersed to seek entertainment. The Third Young Master kept Mercer behind alone. The two soaked in the bath, talki
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